iHeartPodcasts has announced the launch of “Traiting Places,” a new recap series that builds on the success of its “Pod Meets Twirl’d” spinoff. The weekly podcast is hosted by Will Friedle and Rider Strong, who previously co-hosted “Pod Meets Twirl’d” to support their friend Danielle Fishel during her time on Dancing with the Stars.
“Traiting Places” will focus on recapping reality competition shows, starting with The Traitors. According to iHeartPodcasts, Friedle and Strong are expanding their coverage of unscripted television after sharing their interest in the genre through previous episodes.
The show is available as a stand-alone weekly series, with new episodes released regularly on the iHeartRadio app and other major podcast platforms. Listeners can access premiere episodes through this link.
Friedle and Strong will also continue hosting “Pod Meets World” alongside Danielle Fishel. For updates and clips from both podcasts, fans are encouraged to follow @rider_strong and @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram.
“Pod Meets Twirl’d” is distributed under iHeartPodcasts’ Popworthy slate, which features programs focused on trending culture and nostalgia. Additional information about Popworthy shows can be found by following @popworthypodcasts.
“Traiting Places,” described as a special spinoff from “Pod Meets Twirl’d,” marks an expansion for the hosts into broader reality TV coverage. The podcast’s premise centers around recapping popular unscripted television shows, beginning with The Traitors—highlighting both hosts’ enthusiasm for the genre.
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